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If your school is organising an event which will, or may, impinge on road users, you may need to submit a Temporary Traffic Management Plan to your local district/city/regional council for approval. Some councils have adopted the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management for activities on or near the road. To find out about local requirements, enquire at your local council.
Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) is the subject association for outdoor educators in New Zealand. The site includes contacts and activities of this organisation, and resources including "Outdoor Pursuits: Guidelines for Educators", "Quality Management and Safety Systems for EOTC", and "Outdoor Safety Management Systems".
The New Zealand Mountain Safety Council develops and monitors training programmes, produces technical manuals, provides administrative support and information, and publicises outdoor safety. The website provides access to courses, resources, and local branch contacts.
Skills Active is the Industry Training Organisation responsible for the Sport, Fitness, Community Recreation, Snowsport, Outdoor Recreation and Nga Mahi a te Rehia sectors.
Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ) works with schools and other organisations to create opportunities for all New Zealanders to be active and reach their potential in chosen sports. It has information on new projects and sports organisations.
These Know before you go – Outdoor, Water and Boating Safety Codes each have 4–5 simple rules that may be helpful to those trying a new activity or visiting an unfamiliar part of the country. The codes are designed to promote a clear and consistent safety message to visitors and residents alike, and prompt people to take responsibility for their own safety by planning and preparing ahead of the activity they choose to undertake.
SupportAdventure.co.nz provides adventure tourism and outdoor education operators with guidance about safety management and meeting their legal requirements.
Check out this comprehensive website from the NZRCA promoting conservation, public access, safety, and education to help preserve New Zealand’s whitewater resources. This site also offers upcoming events, articles, forums, canoeing trip reports, and links to other whitewater sites.
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